HOUSEKEEPER (SEASONAL) A03

MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS: Grammar school education. No previous experience required. Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to work alone; knowledge of proper uses of variety of special cleaning and sanitizing solutions; ability to make minor adjustments to powered cleaning equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the qualifications above. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Continuous standing and walking is required in the performance of duties.

Frequently bends, stretches, reaches, stoops, crouches, climbs and pushes or pulls. Lifts or carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Usually works indoors in areas normally having adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Occasionally is exposed to skin irritation from strong cleaning solutions. May be subject to serious injuries from falls from ladders or scaffolds.

Cleans rooms, offices, storerooms, corridors and other areas. Uses various preparations to clean and maintain floor, wall and ceiling surfaces. Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs and polishes floors. Operates powered equipment; clean and oils it; changes brushes and accessories. Dusts, waxes and polishes furniture. Empties ashtrays and wastebaskets. Washes walls, windows, and blinds. Occasionally works on ladders and/or scaffolds to change replace Venetian blinds, wash walls, changes light bulbs, etc.

Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures. In times of base closure, position is considered essential personnel critical to the continuation of the operational functions. Keeps a stock of cleaning supplies on hand; notifies supervisor when more cleaning supplies are needed. Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Moves furniture, fixtures and stock. May replace light bulbs as required. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.

Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures.

Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Lifts and carries objects up to 50 lbs independently and objects over 50 lbs with assistance. Performs other related duties as assigned.